Takeaways
- The epidemic of loneliness is a significant issue today.
- Isolation can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
- Quality relationships are crucial for long-term health.
- We are biologically and psychologically interdependent.
- Virtual connections cannot replace real-life interactions.
- Taking time for solitude is different from isolation.
- We must actively nurture our relationships to thrive.
- Social nutrition is as important as physical nutrition.
- Engaging with others can fuel our souls and well-being.
- Being a catalyst for community can enhance social health.
Chapters
00:00The Epidemic of Loneliness
02:50The Importance of Connection
06:08Overcoming Isolation and Building Relationships
Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.
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